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downwind

UK //ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd//US //ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'dounwind',由 'down'(向下)和 'wind'(风)组合而成,字面意为“顺风”。

adverb

❶ 指顺着风向的方向移动或位于下风处,常用于描述气味、声音或物体的传播方向。

“The smoke drifted downwind, making it hard to breathe.”

(烟雾顺风飘散,让人难以呼吸。)

“We positioned ourselves downwind of the deer to avoid being detected.”

(我们站在鹿的下风处,以免被发现。)

同义词:leeward, with the wind, windward

adjective

❶ 形容位于或朝向顺风方向的位置,通常用于描述物体或地点的相对风向。

“The downwind side of the hill was sheltered from the storm.”

(山的顺风一侧避开了风暴。)

“The downwind area was filled with the smell of barbecue.”

(顺风区域弥漫着烧烤的味道。)

同义词:leeward, wind-assisted

常见短语

go downwind — 指沿着风向移动或航行,常用于航海或航空领域。

“The yacht decided to go downwind to reach the harbor faster.”

(游艇决定顺风航行以更快到达港口。)